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TV-GHow to Shuffle and Select Tarot Cards Like A Prohttps://ethony.com/how-to-shuffle-and-select-tarot-cards-like-a-pro/
https://ethony.com/how-to-shuffle-and-select-tarot-cards-like-a-pro/#respondMon, 20 Apr 2020 22:26:44 +0000https://ethony.com/?p=12310In the video for this blog post, I show the examples for each technique (minus the card shuffling machine as I don’t own one) so I recommend having a watch.

]]>When people consult the oracle of the internet (otherwise known as Google), one of the top questions is ‘how to shuffle tarot cards’. While a lot of people struggle with shuffling cards, thankfully there is no special technique that will make your reading any more accurate. There are however a lot of different ways to go about it. So let’s explore some of them.

A quick shout out before I get started. The wonderful Avalon Cameron also just released a video on shuffling tarot cards (we are on the same witchy wavelength), so you might want to check that out too since this is not an exhaustive list.

Tarot Card Shuffling Techniques

I’ve seen many people get uncomfortable when I ask them to shuffle the cards. It can be intimidating, especially when someone is watching you. They worry they are going to do it wrong.

The important thing to remember is that the message of the reading will come through even if your shuffling is not great. It’s not about how good a shuffler you are anyway. I only really know how to riffle shuffle and sometimes, even after all these years, the cards go everywhere! It happens.

In the video for this blog post, I show the examples for each technique (minus the card shuffling machine as I don’t own one) so I recommend having a watch. Here are some common ones:

Riffle shuffle

Take half the deck in each hand, angle the corners towards each other and then release the cards so they land overlapping.

While this is my personal favorite, it can take a toll overtime on the cards because of the tension that created. It’s a great way to shuffle oversized tarot decks, square, and round decks. You can also get super fancy (I wish I could, but my way works for me) in your technique that can be very impressive.

Over and under

Hold the deck in your non-dominant hand, then take some cards from the back with your dominant hand and release a few to the front or back of the deck at a time.

This is the common way most people shuffle if they haven’t learned anything else. It works well for most decks.

Washing machine

Put all the cards on the table and mix them around. Easy, and fun.

It seems simple, but it’s a legit way to shuffle and a great way to get your energy into the cards. It might also be the only way to shuffle some unusual decks.

Piles

Deal the deck out into a random number of piles and then recombine. Repeat as desired.

This technique can be an effective way to separate a new deck, but also works well for anyone who feels drawn to it, or like shuffling isn’t their strong suit.

Card shuffling machine

For Tarot readers with arthritis or who are unable to shuffle with their hands, card shuffling machines are a game-changer. (Or, you can use them if you want to feel like you are a dealer at an underground high stakes poker game).

Selecting Tarot Cards for Readings

Not all Tarot readers like their clients to touch their cards, but whether you are the reader or a client, trust that no matter technique is used, it will be a great reading.

Here are some ways you can select cards for a reading…

Fan, Scan and Pick

This technique can be done either face to face or over video:

You or the querent shuffle the deck until ready to stop.
The deck is then fanned out in front of the reader (which can look super cool and all mysterious like).
If you are completing an in-person reading, ask the querent to scan their hand over the cards and then select however many you need for your layout (3 for example). They pick the card that feels right (cold/warm) to them. Closing their eyes and random pointing works too.
The cards are placed in the reading layout in the order the querent selected them.

Selecting Tarot cards via image

Some readings require the client or querent to see the images on the cards, for example, when using the Bush Flower Essence deck. Another is the Aura-Soma Tarot where the client selects the bottles they are most drawn to on the card backs.

Outside a specific modality, I have discovered that this way is great for tarot counseling, creative endeavors, and healing with the cards.

The client actively looks at the card images with the assistance, prompt or intention in mind and selects what they feel represents their need, themselves, the situation or what they are really drawn to or not drawn to. It can be very revealing when people are asked to interact with the archetypes and art and choose their cards that way.

Once the cards have been selected by the querent the reading takes place from there.

Roll the dice

This is a fun way of selecting cards. You just need a single die.

Decide how many cards you will use for the reading. Or, you can use the die to decide.
Shuffle the cards however you like and place them face down.
Roll your die.
Count out the number of cards on the dice roll and select the card that the number is rolled on.
Place the other cards at the bottom of the pile.
Repeat the process until you have all of the cards you need for your tarot spread
Carry out the reading.

Should you choose the cards from the top or bottom?

Usually, if a card is pulled from the bottom of the deck the reader is called to do so for a reason or the tarot spread that they are working with calls for it. However, it’s really a personal preference.

Another common practice is to pull one card from the bottom to see what is unknown, underlying, something else to consider, or a message from your guides.

All Upright VS One at a Time

Some Tarot Readers will place all of the Tarot cards upright in their spread right from the very beginning. Some will turn over one card at a time focusing on the individual meaning before moving on to the next.

My preference has always been all upright from the beginning so I can see the whole story. But I have for sure tried the other way in the past. I can help you focus on the card meaning and the position it is in and how they relate to each other without getting overwhelmed.

I recommend trying both!

My Personal Tarot Card Reading Preferences and Processes

Face-to-face Tarot readings

While not every reader likes their cards being touched, I want my client to shuffle the cards when I do face to face readings. It allows them to be involved, add their energy and it can be very centering for them – even if they are ‘bad’ at it.

This is what I do:

I ask my client to shuffle the tarot deck until they feel it’s time to stop while they focus on the question they want to be answered. I give them permission to shuffle however they like.
While they are doing this I check in with my spirit guides.
Next, I ask my client to take their left hand and cut the deck into three piles with the card backs facing up.
I then ask them to choose the pile they feel the most drawn to.
I use that pile and lay out the cards from the top of that pile in spread I have chosen for the reading.

Further Questions and Clarifying Cards

It’s common for a client to want to go into more detail about a certain aspect of a tarot reading or is looking for a new option or point of view.

In this case I shuffle the cards, cut the deck myself, and lay out the cards from the top of the two piles I cut. For me, having the client having shuffle the cards once at the beginning is enough. Also once “the tap is turned on” to the messages of the reading I like to keep hold of the deck as it flows better. This, of course, is personal preference I’ve created after years of tarot reading for others.

Tarot Readings via Video Recording, Skype or Email

I give the majority of my tarot readings online. I’m blessed to have international clients and as a single mum it gives me the flexibility I need.

To manage this, my clients provide me with the information I need for the reading after booking. Then, I custom design a tarot spread for each question they have. The only times I don’t do a custom spread are for past life reading or soul and spiritual purpose readings as they use specific operations, designated decks, and layouts.

I also select a new tarot deck every question, often using two decks or more per tarot reading.

These are my steps from there:

Once I have connected with my guides I hold my client’s energy and their first question and shuffle.
I then hold the cards in between my hands and take a deep breath and open them.
The cards will fold open like a book at the place they are meant to.
I take the pile in my right hand and select the cards from the top in order and place them in the reading layout I designed.
I then repeat the process for each question in the tarot reading.

I hope you’ve found this helpful.

How do you shuffle tarot cards? What’s your favorite selection technique? On a scale of one to ten how in love with Vanessa Ives’s Tarot game from Penny Dreadful are you? (I am like at 15 here it was masterful).

]]>https://ethony.com/how-to-shuffle-and-select-tarot-cards-like-a-pro/feed/020 Signs That You Are A Real Witch! + Real Exampleshttps://ethony.com/20-signs-that-you-are-a-real-witch-real-examples/
https://ethony.com/20-signs-that-you-are-a-real-witch-real-examples/#commentsMon, 30 Mar 2020 22:15:55 +0000https://ethony.com/?p=11794This is by no way meant to be a witch checklist. If there are things on this list that you don’t resonate with or feel I’ve missed, that doesn’t mean you aren’t a witch. There are different types of witches with different interests and skills.

]]>A common question I get asked is whether or not someone qualifies as a “real” witch. It can be a very hard question to answer as everyone’s journey is different. Some people come to the craft for a lifetime and some for a season.

Some of the things I share are true in my experience, others come from witches I have known over the years. I talk a lot more in the video about each point including some of my own experiences growing up so check out the video when you have a chance.

This is by no way meant to be a witch checklist. If there are things on this list that you don’t resonate with or feel I’ve missed, that doesn’t mean you aren’t a witch. There are different types of witches with different interests and skills. A lot of witches, for example, have a green thumb. While I somehow manage to kill succulents. I just can’t keep plants alive well.

However, the art of divination is something I am very strong in and some other witches don’t feel drawn to that practice at all. We are all different, and that’s ok.

One last thing before we get started. Sometimes when we were a child, our natural inclinations shone through but as we developed into adulthood they dropped away. Some of the things on this list may feel familiar even if you aren’t practicing them now. That’s ok. Trust whatever you feel drawn to.

So let’s jump In!

20 Signs That You Are A Real Witch!

1. Energetic and Emotional Sensitivity

You identify as a sensitive person. You feel the environment you are in, get a sixth sense about people and generally feel all the feelings. This is a superpower (even though sometimes it might not feel like it!)

2. Nature Treasure Hunter

You love to collect rocks, shells, feathers, leaves, and other natural treasures. You like to keep them in a special place or on your altar. If you did this as a child, you might not have known you were creating magical nature magic altar, but now you can see it for what it was.

3. Talk to the animals

You have a deep connection to nature. You love watching the seasons change. You prefer that flowers stay alive in the ground than in a vase. You adore animals and see the magic in every natural space. You might talk to animals and even the moon.

4. Early magical tendencies

You made potions and spells as a child. You used sand, rocks, twigs, leaves, flower petals, or anything you could find to make magical potions. The world around you was (and still is) full of magic. You played that you were magical and a witch (my gateway witch was Glinda from the Wizard of Oz.) Anytime you got a chance, you would play someone with magical powers. You are still mourning that you didn’t get a letter to Hogwarts.

5. Fantastical beings

Anything with magic in it is immediately the best. You want to be a fairy (I do!), mermaid, and/or unicorn. You collect stories, trinkets, movies, and media that that includes magical beings – you need it all in your life.

6. Living thermostat

You are able to change the mood and energy in a room by just being in it. If not kept in check, an off mood affects others around you in a negative way. Likewise, when you are in a good mood, you lift everyone in the room with you. You can also feel other people’s energy levels and emotions.

7. Emotion whisperer

You know what other people are feeling without them saying anything. You know when someone needs a hug or if someone needs space and often intuitively act and respond without a single word.

8. Sweet dreams and beautiful nightmares

You dream a lot and tend to remember large portions of them. Your dreams (or parts of them) literally come true. The good, the bad and the ugly. You might dream of someone you haven’t thought about in ages and then they contact you the next day. Or, you have a premonition about a pregnancy, death, or opportunity.

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9. Ancient Mystic

Mythology and ancient history have always fascinated you. You love learning about the gods and goddesses of ancient times.

10. Ritual lover

You create little rituals throughout your life. You have lucky days, numbers, pieces of clothing, or jewelry that you wear at all times or for specific reasons.

11. The Craft feels like home

When you started to read about paganism and witchcraft you felt like you had come home. Things began to click and you may have been doing a lot of the practices of a witch without the label.

12. The moon must be full

You knew it was a full moon without looking out your window or without tracking it because you were unable to sleep.

13. What the future holds

Divination arts fascinate you. You may have even read your friend’s palms or tea leaves as a kid. You might have created your own divination system. You see patterns in the clouds and in nature. Tarot cards, pendulums, and other oracles are must haves.

14. You’ve already seen

You remember the details of a past life. You experience déjà vu when you go somewhere new or with people that you meet for the first time.

15. This Is Halloween

Halloween decorations are all year round home decor (not just seasonal items). You get excited every year for Halloween collections. This was hard for me as a kid in Australia as we don’t celebrate Halloween like in North America but I am making up for it now in Canada! The Nightmare Before Christmas is still one of my favorite movies of all time.

16. You are a rebel, baby

You may not have felt like you ever fit in with any large organization or institution. You walked your own path and to the beat of your own drum.

17. Consulting with the Internet Oracle

You have Googled ‘Am I a witch?’ (which is a bit of a giveaway lol) You’ve been looking for themes and wanting to see if they fit with how you are feeling.

18. The call is coming from inside the house

You think of someone and they call or email you. Or, you know who is on the other line of a call without caller ID before you pick up.

19. Love the shadow

Your shadow side has never been something that you ran away from. You may even have had an understanding and interest in death, darkness, and a lot of things others find morbid.

20. My Body, My Pleasure

You have a healthy understanding of sexuality and are free to be yourself in your skin. You never understood what is wrong with consensual sexual expression.

I hope this is something that you have found helpful or at least entertaining.

I would love to hear from you if any of this was also something you found to be true, or if you can think of any signs I have missed.

]]>https://ethony.com/20-signs-that-you-are-a-real-witch-real-examples/feed/9My Current working Tarot and Oracle Decks and Altar Tourhttps://ethony.com/my-current-working-tarot-and-oracle-decks-and-altar-tour/
https://ethony.com/my-current-working-tarot-and-oracle-decks-and-altar-tour/#commentsTue, 24 Mar 2020 16:42:14 +0000https://ethony.com/?p=11648Get a sneak peek into the decks I work with every day and my working altar.

]]>I thought it would be really fun to show you how I display my current Tarot and Oracle decks for my daily client work and what decks are in my working space at the moment. I have not done a share like this in a while and I love the drawers that I found at Ikea.

I also show you my main working altar in my living space (I have a few around my house) and this was recently changed up so you can see all of my statues and my healing circle.

The decks are going to be changed up soon with the fact that I have a lot of new tarot and oracle decks in my space ready to be unboxed and welcome to the fold. I hope you enjoy the little tour! The season is also changing so that always inspires me to change things up.

]]>I am back from the annual North West Tarot Symposium and I had a wonderful time as always. Being the social person that I am these tarot conferences are a chance to connect with people who love the Tarot as much as I do, learn new things from the amazing teachers and of course get some goodies!

This year’s trip was excellent but it was a shorter one. Next year, I am going to make sure that I can spend more time in Portland as I was supposed to be down for Rachel Pollack’s presentation but plans got changed at home. I also didn’t vend but the wonderful Michelle and Roger from SoulTopia let me put my decks on their table. They are seriously some of the nicest people I have met. Spending time with the Soultopia crew was a highlight of the trip.

There were workshops, shopping, tarot readings galore!

Over the weekend Amie and Ryan Mouser interviewed me for their podcast. It is always lovely to see them and their podcast recording space was SET UP FOR THE GODS my friends.

I was also on The Ethics in Tarot Panel hosted by Michelle Welch. It was a great experience and incredibly thought-provoking. There is a lot more to cover and the video is a long one so grab a cup of your favorite hot beverage and enjoy.

I am already looking forward to next year and having all of the new products I am working on there and maybe even teaching a workshop again!

I am also getting back to hosting FREE Tarot Jams with the Tarot Readers Academy group. At this time I really want to focus on community and connection. The first one for 2020 will be on Friday the 27th of March at 6.00PM PST. All of the details can be found in my Tarot Readers Academy Group. If you want to submit a question about the Tarot (not a free reading call) you can email me and if you can’t make it to the live call the replay will be put in the TRA group so you can watch it later.

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]]>https://ethony.com/test/feed/0Modern Witches Guide to Healthy Boundarieshttps://ethony.com/modern-witches-guide-to-healthy-boundaries/
https://ethony.com/modern-witches-guide-to-healthy-boundaries/#commentsMon, 13 Jan 2020 22:26:42 +0000https://ethony.com/?p=11001Creating your magical circle is just one of the steps you need to take for your protection as a modern witch.

]]>Setting and maintaining healthy boundaries is critical when working with magic. The most obvious boundary we create as witches is our magical circle. There are also essential boundaries modern witches should set outside of their magic circles in their daily lives.

A quick note. This is a MASSIVE subject. Many of the points we discuss below have entire books written about them. So buckle up, I’ll try to cover as much as I can without making it a rival for Homer’s Iliad. As with everything I share, take what resonates with you and leave the rest.

Witch, know thyself

Know yourself, own your limits, and speak them. If you don’t know what you will and will not stand for, what you are willing to accept in your life, you are more likely to be taken advantage of. The more this happens, the more likely you are to be stuck in the victim role. We teach people how to treat us. Be clear on what you want so you can clearly communicate that to others.

You likely already know who and what is crossing your boundaries because it feels like shit. The challenge is being able to communicate what you what instead, and you can’t do this if you don’t know. Spend some time reflecting on what behavior, situations, and treatment makes you feel uncomfortable and stressed. What needs to happen for you to feel respected (by both yourself and others) and relaxed instead? What is right for you?

Also, consider the relationships in your life. Are the people and situations you are currently invested in aligned with your values? Are they what you want to be spending your energy on?

Many people make the mistake of thinking that setting boundaries is about other people. They feel out of control and want to take that control back. The only way to do this is by stating what is ok and not ok for you.

Figure it out. Write it down and then put on your Wonder Woman underoos and become a boundary badass. Your life and your magic will blossom.

Witch, embody your magic

Once you have written down what you will and won’t stand for, you have to enforce it. Have a plan of what you are going to do and say when your boundaries are being pushed. By being prepared, you are less likely to fall into old habits. Work on a few key phrases and responses that you can use in situations. Since boundaries about you, it’s essential to use ‘I’ statements and talk about what you need.

For example, if you have a co-worker who often comes to you to bitch, moan, and gossip, telling her to fuck off is probably not the best way to enforce your boundary with her. (Although it might feel great for a moment before you are dragged in front of HR.) Instead, try ‘I feel uncomfortable talking about other people, and I want to have positive conversations and interactions. I’m happy to talk about something else later, but right now, I need to get back to work.’

It’s ok to say no. No is a complete sentence and doesn’t need any clarification. Saying no never goes out of style and feels great. So say it loud and say it proud. How other people react to your boundaries is on them. It’s not up to you to manage their reactions or soothe their feelings. If you meet resistance, you can say something like, ‘I am letting you know what I need, I would like you to honour it.’ If people don’t respect that, remove yourself from the situation or relationship.

If you are staying in situations and relationships that don’t respect you, you need to own that. It’s on you to change. Understanding your emotional and energetic reactions is imperative. If you feel like you are doing something out of guilt, or not doing something because you are scared, you aren’t honouring yourself.

Many boundaries, unfortunately, aren’t one and done. Therefore, you have to practice energetic protection, hygiene, and care. Use practices such as grounding and centering, cord-cutting, meditation, and deflection. Choose what feels right to you and implement it.

Some practices of mine include:

Energetically cleanse my living space at least once a month.

I cast and release a magical circle every time I work magic.

I energetically ground and cut cords often.

I have made an effort to observe and not absorb other people’s energies. (As a tarot reading, high priestess empath, that was my number one priority.)

A good place to start is to learn a quick shielding technique and then build your skills up from there.

Witch, care for thyself

It may sound like a cliche, but you’ve got to put yourself first. If you aren’t, you’re giving away all your energy (and magic reserve) to others.

Of course, there are the basics – sleep, eating well, and exercise – which can help you feel balanced, healthy and sane. But much of self-care is personal. It might saying no to a draining social engagement (or leaving early if you have to go). Or, you might be getting up earlier than normal to get some art, fitness, or study in.

Whatever self-care is for you, to say yes to yourself, you might need to say no to someone else. (But that’s ok, because you have those Wonder Woman Underoos).

Self-care is also being gentle with yourself. We are often our own biggest critics. Words have weight, especially for witches. So what seeds of spells are you sowing when you use harsh words against yourself? Instead of seeing mistakes as failures, see them as opportunities for learning. We are never perfect, especially when it comes to putting in boundaries. Forgive yourself, new people come into your life and bring with it new situations. It is never too late to put a healthy boundary in.

Some healthy self-care practices for witches include:

Every full moon after your ritual (small or large) have a cleansing bath and take time to journal your worries away.

Drink herbal tea that aids your magical work.

Regularly reflect in your mirror book about your challenges and look for healthy ways to address them.

Know what is best to let be. Sometimes the best way to enact a boundary is to walk away from drama.

Witch, gather Your A-Team

It’s easier to give zero fucks about what Brenda in accounting thinks about you saying hell no to the work she is trying to dump on you when you’ve got people in your corner. A stellar support crew not only helps you feel good about yourself, but they can also help you feel less attached to what the boundary pushers in your life think.

Your support system might include a mental health professional. Ain’t no shame in that. In fact, having someone to help deal with past trauma, or just be there through the hard times is a really smart idea. Personally, I love me some good ol’ therapy.

If you are someone who doesn’t like to put others out with their problems, remember it’s healthy to lean on the people close to us. If I need a good bitch about something that is happening, instead of worrying, I ask permission. That way they have the opportunity to say no, or they can prepare for the coming vent wave if they say yes.

Other things you can do to strengthen your support team include:

Gather your guides and helpers on the other side for support.

Work your boundary tending into your daily devotions and energy work.

Help other people when they are putting in their boundaries if you can too.

Witch, don’t take it personally

A boundary is a person stating what they need and what they stand for, not a rejection of you. Being on the receiving end of boundary setting can be quite triggering, especially if you feel disappointed. But, when you honor other’s boundaries, you pave the way to having your own honored in return.

I’m lucky enough to have a bunch of people in my life who have also worked hard on boundaries. I love them because they don’t take my boundaries personally. They know that I’m not saying no to them, but yes to myself. It’s a relief to be back out of something at the last minute because I feel sick or run down guilt-free with these people.

You can help others set their own boundaries by:

If someone looks like they are feeling uncomfortable, ask them.

Ask someone if they would like a hug before giving them one. (Consent is sexy).

Graciously allow people to opt-out of commitments if they are sick, or feeling low, or just need a reset.

Setting boundaries can feel tough at times, but a little discomfort upfront will vastly outweigh the suffering of not having boundaries.

]]>https://ethony.com/modern-witches-guide-to-healthy-boundaries/feed/7The Witches Guide To Helping the Australian Bushfire Crisishttps://ethony.com/the-witches-guide-to-helping-the-australian-bushfire-crisis/
https://ethony.com/the-witches-guide-to-helping-the-australian-bushfire-crisis/#commentsTue, 07 Jan 2020 20:51:22 +0000https://ethony.com/?p=10989The Australian bushfires have devastated much of my homeland's wildlife, destroyed homes, and displayed thousands. I've put together some ideas that we who practise the mystical arts can do to help.

]]>As witches, we are deeply connected to the natural world around us so I’m sure many of you, like me, are personally feeling the devastation of the fires in Australia.

If you are friends with me on Facebook you might already know that my family has been affected. My Dad lives in one of the areas that have been fighting the fires. He had to evacuate his home and drive hours away. He stayed in an evacuation shelter one night. There was no power so if you didn’t have cash, you couldn’t buy petrol for the car. The skies were red and full of smoke. It was a scary time and for now, he is a lucky one. Yesterday he was able to return home and find it still standing. Others haven’t been so lucky.

Farms have been lost, which will take time to recover. Hundreds of thousands of people are breathing in ash and smoke daily. It is a living nightmare and the worst is yet to come as the country enters into the hottest months of summer, during the hottest summer on record.

The biggest tragedy is the devastation of the local wildlife. It’s estimated half a billion animals have perished. My beautiful country has lost ⅓ of the habitat for its incredible animals.

Sadly, the federal government is conservative and denying it has anything to do with climate change, which is infuriating. So it’s up to us as witches who are the caretakers of the earth and global citizens to help do what we can.

So here’s a list of some of the things we can do, if you have suggestions, comment below, or send me messages and I’ll add them.

*** I’m currently running an auction with two out of print First Edition Tarot Decks to raise money for WIRES, the Wildlife Rescue organization that is trying to save as many animals as possible during the Australian bushfires and severe drought. If you are interested, find out more here ***

1. Donate Money

They mention the Port Macquarie Koala Hospital which my stepmother worked at for years. I’ve been there personally and they are doing great work to help preserve the dwindling numbers of koalas.

2. Organize a fundraiser

I’ve seen so many different ways that people are raising funds. From donating a portion of their profits, to organizing a bake sale or event with their local communities.

It’s good to see that celebrities are doing their part too. Australian Comedian Celeste Barber has a Fundraiser for NSW Rural Fire Service (currently at $40M) and Ellen Degeneres just launched her own. Elton John and Chris Hemsworth have each donated $1M. There is even a model offering nudes to fundraise and she’s raised over $700K. Selena Gomez donated $500K.

I’d love to hear your ideas for fundraisers.

3. Educate yourself

There is so much bullshit on the Internet, it’s important to be aware of what is real and what a scam to make sure that we don’t propagate the crap.

A couple of days ago people sharing an article dancing about rain. The article was months old. The reason this is damaging is that it makes people think that things are getting better when they are in fact getting worse. January and February are Australia’s hottest months so as I mentioned earlier, the worst is yet to come.

Before you share something, check the source to make sure it’s a reliable one. Check the date to make sure it’s current. If in doubt check Snopes.com.

4. Be an advocate for the earth

Every day I open Facebook and it breaks my heart to see and hear what is going on it Australia. And then I scroll a bit and see all the mundane things people are talking about and I wonder how we can do this? How can we compartmentalize our lives like this?

We need to start putting pressure on governments to force climate reform. I’m not an expert in this area and have to learn how to be better. If you have any information on how to do this, please let me know.

5. Offset your carbon emissions to become carbon neutral

I know that many of us are already trying to make changes in our life and it’s not about being perfect, but everything we do makes a difference.

You might not already know but for as little as $11 a month, you can offset your emissions. I started doing this in 2019.

6. Work your magic

You can set an altar to help the land heal and send rain to Australia. No storms, just a good solid drenching rain. Send some distance healing.

All this helps. But sadly, the truth is right now, the most potent magic is money.

7. Support the Australian Economy

The local businesses in Australia need to be supported so their communities can recover. A great place to start is Buy From The Bush, an eCommerce site showcasing Aussie businesses.

Here is what team Ethony is doing

We will update this more as we continue to add more of what we have done.

I’m auctioning off two brand new out of print decks to raise money for WIRES. Find out more here.

We are involved in a local fundraiser at a local theatre in Vancouver. Specifically, we are going to local businesses for items for a silent auction. Will update later with how much we raised.

Personally offset for four tonnes of CO2 emissions a month and our goal is for our business to become carbon neutral.

We each made a personal donation to the NSW Rural Fire Services.

We will be donating 5% of our business earnings for January 2020

We also made two donations to the #teamtrees team last month, it’s not in Australia but by golly does Gaia need all the trees she can get, especially now.

I know I have been going from overwhelmed, angry and very sad about what is happening back home. I go from not being able to express how I feel into anger at the government in Australia and the world for not doing more to fight for our earth. Then into grieving the loss for life. The Australian wildlife is spectacular, the magic deep and we have lost so much of it.

]]>https://ethony.com/the-witches-guide-to-helping-the-australian-bushfire-crisis/feed/131 Days Of Tarot 2020 Community Challengehttps://ethony.com/31-days-of-tarot-2020-community-challenge/
https://ethony.com/31-days-of-tarot-2020-community-challenge/#commentsWed, 11 Dec 2019 19:58:40 +0000https://ethony.com/?p=1083831 Days of Tarot returns for the fifth year. Join in on this video challenge and start your 2020 off with Tarot goodness.

]]>31 Days of Tarot, YouTube and video challenge is back for 2020. This is the fifth year now that the #31DaysofTarot is happening across our social media platforms.

Day 1 is on the 1st of January 2020. I wanted to post the prompts early to give everyone time to get organized. We had a great time doing this for the past few years and I am excited to see everyone’s videos for 2020.

#31daysoftarot20 can be used across Social Media to track everyone’s videos. You can do this challenge on other Social Media platforms if you like as I know not everyone is on YouTube.

There will be a daily thread in the Tarot Readers Academy Facebook Group where you can share your response and connect with other Tarot enthusiasts and readers who are taking part.

Here are the prompts for 31 Days of Tarot for 2020 I can’t wait to see how everyone responds.

For this challenge you post a prompt for each day in January starting with 1. and ending with 31.

1. What Tarot goodies did the holidays bring?

2. Top 5 Tarot decks 2019

3. Top 5 Oracle decks 2019

4. 5 Most used decks between 2010 – 2019

5. What has using the tarot taught you 2010 – 2019?

6. What decks are you anticipating 2020 (and why)?

7. The Tarot card that stalked you in 2019 and why?

8. What Tarot books did you read in 2019?

9. What was a memorable reading in 2019 (omit names)?

10. Share some of your Tarot Decks that have been long lost in your collection that you want to reconnect with?

11. Show us your favourite depiction of The High Priestess? And why?

12. The Divination tool outside Tarot that you used the most in 2019

13. Where would you like to be with your tarot practice in 10 years time?

27. What is the strangest place you read 2010 – 2019 and tell us about the reading?

28. Ever turn someone from a Tarot non-believer to a Tarot enthusiast?

29. Your Top 5 underrated Tarot decks

30. What Tarot card do you feel best represents you (art, meaning, vibe) and why?

31. What are your Tarot goals for 2020?

Your responses don’t have to have a minimum video time, it is up to you. This is an inclusive challenge where we are sharing our collective love for the Tarot. I would like to foster a positive space for responses as much as possible.

Thank you so much to the amazing community members who helped with some of the prompts for this challenge.

Let me know if you are joining in for 2020 so I can follow your accounts.

]]>In this episode of the Tarot Readers Academy TV & Podcast, I am joined by the delightful Andrew Barker AKA the Tarot Angel to talk about the very subject that he is an expert in. Angels. I had so many questions about this topic as it has been one where some infamous people have been attached and I loved his fresh and real approach to authentically connecting with the Angels. So let’s dive in and I hope you enjoy this episode.

We discuss some of the following in this episode:

How he found angels through Doreen Virtue – tarot cards and angels, his religious background and what to do when your mentors no longer align with your work.

Focus on your own work, your connection with the deck, angels etc

Asking for help from angels in a way that is authentic to you – being who you really are

How to you know when it is angelic energy – angels are huge energies that take up the room, but they feel lighter than other positive energies or guides

What are some of Andrew’s favorite ways of working authentically with angels – allowing the angel to work through him – offer guidance, etc

Learning to just say help me and being open to them for assistance instead of wanting to control the outcome

Some of the ways he’s felt the presence of angels wanting to connect with him

Some of the ways you can work more with angels

When it is okay to ask for help and guidance

Looking for, and honoring the signs from our guides and angels

Finding what you want help with and learning which angel to seek depending on the circumstance

]]>https://ethony.com/tra-tv-podcast-13-authentically-connecting-with-angels-with-andrew-barker/feed/0The delightful Andrew Barker, AKA the Tarot Angel, joins me to share his fresh and real approach to authentically connecting with the angels.
We discuss some of the following in this episode:

* How he found angels through Doreen Virtue – tarot cards and angels, his religious background and what to do when your mentors no longer align with your work.
* Focus on your own work, your connection with the deck, angels etc
* Asking for help from angels in a way that is authentic to you – being who you really are
* How to you know when it is angelic energy – angels are huge energies that take up the room, but they feel lighter than other positive energies or guides
* What are some of Andrew’s favorite ways of working authentically with angels – allowing the angel to work through him – offer guidance, etc
* Learning to just say help me and being open to them for assistance instead of wanting to control the outcome
* Some of the ways he’s felt the presence of angels wanting to connect with him
* Some of the ways you can work more with angels
* When it is okay to ask for help and guidance
* Looking for, and honoring the signs from our guides and angels
* Finding what you want help with and learning which angel to seek depending on the circumstance
* Andrew’s Angels and F-Bombs Oracle deck and how it came about and where you can get it

Make sure you follow Andrew on his socialsWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitter]]>Ethony Dawnyes40:05TRA TV & Podcast #12 – Authenticity, Self Love and Body Positivity with Michelle Guerrero Denisonhttps://ethony.com/tra-tv-podcast-12-authenticity-self-love-and-body-positivity-with-michelle-guerrero-denison/
https://ethony.com/tra-tv-podcast-12-authenticity-self-love-and-body-positivity-with-michelle-guerrero-denison/#respondTue, 05 Nov 2019 17:07:29 +0000https://ethony.com/?p=10167In this episode, I am joined by the wonderful Michelle Guerrero Denison. We discuss the journey toward self-love and finding ourselves and our purpose in life, the magic in being different and much more!

]]>Welcome to a new episode of the Tarot Readers Academy TV & Podcast where Michelle Guerrero Denison get real about her journey to self-love and body positivity. She is an inspiring woman and I can not wait for you to hear all of her wisdom and also feel her incredible energy.

Some of the topics we touch on are:

The journey toward self-love and finding ourselves and our purpose in life

How self-care is about the things that we do in the quiet – the important work happens inside of you

The trinity of self-care, self-love, and self-acceptance to make it work

The impact of witchcraft and tarot becoming more mainstream

The pros and cons of body positive movement

Daily rituals for keeping yourself on track of honoring self

What to do when you get triggered by other people or situations

The daily work and dealing with moments of self-doubt and self-criticism

How to bring trust and magic into your practice through self-acceptance and self-love

]]>https://ethony.com/tra-tv-podcast-12-authenticity-self-love-and-body-positivity-with-michelle-guerrero-denison/feed/0In this episode, I am joined by the wonderful Michelle Guerrero Denison. We discuss the journey toward self-love and finding ourselves and our purpose in life, the magic in being different and much more!
Some of the topics we touch on are:

* The journey toward self-love and finding ourselves and our purpose in life
* How self-care is about the things that we do in the quiet – the important work happens inside of you
* The trinity of self-care, self-love, and self-acceptance to make it work
* The impact of witchcraft and tarot becoming more mainstream
* The pros and cons of body positive movement
* Daily rituals for keeping yourself on track of honoring self
* What to do when you get triggered by other people or situations
* The daily work and dealing with moments of self-doubt and self-criticism
* How to bring trust and magic into your practice through self-acceptance and self-love
* The magic in being different
* How you can work with affirmations and how they really work.

Make sure you check out Michelle’s servicesHerbal Consultation ServicesEssence of Magic Course
Follow the amazing Michelle on her socials.InstagramFacebookTwig and Feather]]>Ethony Dawn46:33TRA TV & Podcast #11 – Getting Your Tarot Business Started with Liz Worthhttps://ethony.com/tra-tv-podcast-11-getting-your-tarot-business-started-with-liz-worth/
https://ethony.com/tra-tv-podcast-11-getting-your-tarot-business-started-with-liz-worth/#respondTue, 22 Oct 2019 16:14:11 +0000https://ethony.com/?p=10140In this episode, I am joined by Tarot Reader and author Liz Worth. We discuss key elements for starting and having a successful Tarot Business.

]]>Welcome back to another episode of the Tarot Readers Academy TV and Podcast. I am joined by professional tarot reader and author Liz Worth where she shares some invaluable information for those who want to start their Tarot Business.

In this episode we cover:

Tarot Reading Parties

The pros & cons of reading at parties

How do you determine whether or not you will do readings at a party

What boundaries should you put in place for reading at parties

Tarot Reading via an Established Shop

The pros & cons of reading in a shop

Meeting the shop owner’s expectations

Rates and time management

How to Go Pro as a Tarot Reader

Experience and hands-on skills

Freedom of thought – what does that mean

How long it actually takes

Different ways to get experience

Pricing your offers and getting paid

What are the expectations regarding how quickly you can do this full time

]]>https://ethony.com/tra-tv-podcast-11-getting-your-tarot-business-started-with-liz-worth/feed/0In this episode, I am joined by Tarot Reader and author Liz Worth. We discuss key elements for starting and having a successful Tarot Business.
In this episode we cover:
Tarot Reading Parties

* The pros & cons of reading at parties
* How do you determine whether or not you will do readings at a party
* What boundaries should you put in place for reading at parties

Tarot Reading via an Established Shop

* The pros & cons of reading in a shop
* Meeting the shop owner’s expectations
* Rates and time management

How to Go Pro as a Tarot Reader

* Experience and hands-on skills
* Freedom of thought – what does that mean
* How long it actually takes
* Different ways to get experience
* Pricing your offers and getting paid
* What are the expectations regarding how quickly you can do this full time
* Building a mailing list
* Business policies and procedures
* Allow for things to shift in your business

]]>Like most witches, I love books. My bookcases are bursting at the seams with more books than I will probably ever get to read this lifetime. When I discovered Wicca, Witchcraft and Tarot I read EVERYTHING I could about the subject. I devoured books as fast as I could. Some of them really stuck with me, they changed me. They opened my world and they lead me home because finding the craft felt like coming home.

The 11 books I’m about to share shaped me as a witch. They vary in subject matter – witchcraft, magic, tarot, paganism, Wicca, and there’s even a fiction book.

A few notes before we begin:

These books are ones that had an impact on me. My choices have nothing to do with the credibility of the author or whether or not they are a good person.

I don’t believe everything I read in books and neither should anyone.

These books are important to me because they helped me forge my own path. What helps you forge yours may be completely different.

Keep in mind what was available in the ’90s was a lot different from what is available now. We are lucky to have SO much more now.

In the video, I am going to go more in-depth into each book so if you want the full story make sure you watch my video too!

The Learned Arts of Witches and Wizards – Anton and Mina Adams

This was the very first book on witches that I ever read where they were not the bad guy in a movie or associated with evil but instead, people who work in tune with nature and use their gifts to help others. I was blown away. I found this book at a library while researching an essay for school and used my lunch money to photocopy more than half the book (totally worth it).

This book opened the door and changed my life. The copy that I have now is still the first copy of the book I bought.

The Penguin Dictionary of Classical Mythology

I loaned this book out of my high school library more times than I can count. It sparked my love affair with the Greek Pantheon, to which my Matron and Patron Goddess are part of. It’s packed full of information and I really liked the family trees in it. I love this book so much I still read it, even though it is a dictionary.

Teen Witch – Silver RavenWolf

This book was EVERYTHING to me as a teenager. From the cool-looking teen witches on the cover to the spells in it I did (and yes, they worked a treat!). It was what my little teen witch heart was longing for and got. It was totally related to me as a student.

At the time it was such a pillar in my craft that I still love it to this day for that reason. Just holding the book takes me back to watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer or Charmed in my room while handwriting spells in my book of shadows. It is also what inspired me to start my own teen witch group, the first group of many that I have run over the last couple of decades.

Witchcraft a Beginners Guide – Teresa Moorey

I really love Teresa’s writing style and devoured this book. I have a number of her books which I’ll be sharing in another list. The question and answer format was great and is easy to get straight-up information at a time before you could Google anything. I have read this more than once.

Witch – A Magickal Journey – Fiona Horne

Part memoir part ‘how to witch’, this book was a huge part of my witchcraft as a teen. Fiona is a well known and proud Australian Witch and singer. As a young witch, it was awesome to see her on TV and be who she was without apology.

I no longer have my first edition copy so I was really glad to see it in my local library. The original cover is the same though and brings back great memories.

Wicca – Scott Cunningham

This is one of those books that I recommend that every Witch read. Especially if they are interested in Wicca as a religion and spiritual practice (as not all witches are Wiccan). It’s a classic for a reason. It has a Book of Shadows at the back which was great to see an example of how to organize and work with a BOS as a solitary witch. I still use recipes and incantations in this book to this day.

Book of Shadows – Phyllis Curott

This is a memoir that I adored. Phyllis was a lawyer in New York who found the goddess. There are lovely rituals and rites in the book. You get to walk a year and a day, and beyond with the author as she does the work in a group setting to become a Wiccan witch. I found it so inspiring (even though some of the historic facts in it are a little wrong). I also adore her second book Witchcrafting which was released in my 20’s.

The Complete Book of Witchcraft – Raymond Buckland

This is the only book I was unable to get a copy for this post as my original is in storage in Australia (full of notes and stuffed with extra pages of writing). It is one of those books that is an excellent primer for the craft. It is written in lesson format and covers pretty much all that you need to know to get started. I personally think that Raymond is a little… creepy… but he did a lot for the craft. When I gave this to people who studied with me I would say, take his seriousness and his obsession with sex with a big grain of salt.

To Ride a Silver Broomstick – Silver RavenWolf

This is the first of three in her series and I have all three originals in Australia. I enjoyed these books and adapted a lot of rituals in there. It has a good suggested reading list in the chapters if found helpful. I remember copying out her tables into my personal book of shadows, I was a big fan of hers as a teenager.

Dragonsbane and Dragon Search – Patricia C. Wrede

While technically two books, they are part of a series I’ve loved and read a number of times. There is a specific passage that talks about the weaving of magic and how it is seen and felt that resonated so deeply with me. It’s I see magic and how my clairvoyance works. These books imprinted on me in a profound way, even though they were fiction. This was the first fantasy book I can remember reading where the main character was a woman who did what she wanted and lived her life. She was a BOSS and the main dragon is a female too. It was a game-changer for me. Before that, The Hobbit was just as important but for different reasons ( and there were no central women characters) and Harry Potter was a few years away from reaching Australia.

The Mythic Tarot and The Mythic Tarot Book – Juliet Sharman-Burke and Liz Greene

This was my very first tarot deck and as a Greek Mythology deck, it made sense that I picked it since I’m huge mythology lover. It was my very first entry into the world of the tarot and became so intertwined with my craft that one does not exist without the other in my world. I have the original run which I prefer and it to this day is one of my tarot treasures.

So that is my list of books that shaped my Witchcraft as a teenager. I would love to hear from you or see a video on the books that shaped you as a witch.

Look out for the next video in the series where I talk about the books that shaped me as a witch in my twenties!

And, if you are looking for a safe, fun, inclusive environment to be the witch that you are with no dogma, just magic come and see if my Awakened Soul Coven is for you!

]]>https://ethony.com/11-witchcraft-magic-books-that-shaped-me-as-a-witch-witchling-years-teenager/feed/1TRA TV And Podcast #10 Tarot and Talismans with Lori Lytlehttps://ethony.com/tra-tv-and-podcast-10-tarot-and-talismans-with-lori-lytle/
https://ethony.com/tra-tv-and-podcast-10-tarot-and-talismans-with-lori-lytle/#commentsTue, 24 Sep 2019 14:52:17 +0000https://ethony.com/?p=10106In this episode, I am joined by Lori Lytle from Inner Goddess Tarot. We discuss the use of crystals in readings, how to choose a talisman for your work and much more!

]]>The TRA TV and Podcast is back after Tarot Summer School and we are kicking this season off with Lori Lytle from Inner Goddess Tarot who stops on by and talks about Tarot and Talismans. It is a really fascinating conversation about how we can adorn ourselves with talismans that can aid not only our work as readers but also bring powerful magic into our lives.

]]>https://ethony.com/tra-tv-and-podcast-10-tarot-and-talismans-with-lori-lytle/feed/1In this episode, I am joined by Lori Lytle from Inner Goddess Tarot. We discuss the use of crystals in readings, how to choose a talisman for your work and much more!
Make sure you get her free Tarot and Talismans meditation too!
In this episode, we chat about:

* Crystals as talismans – by creating a crystal or gemstone as a talisman, you are creating something that is really unique to you
* Locking your intention into the talisman and how the tarot is there to support you in that process
* Using the tarot to get clarity on what it is you want to manifest
* How to choose a talisman for your work
* Using rituals to program intentions into your talismans
* What do you do with the talisman after the work is done – depends on the purpose of the talisman – release and express gratitude
* The use of crystals in readings
* and much more

]]>I started my first Book of Shadows when I was 15 and it was a true labour of love. I made my own paper, collaged, painted, and sketched. I used it to record my practice, the rituals I performed, and the spells I wrote.

It wasn’t close to perfect, but it was 100% me. I still have it 20 years later and treasure it.

That said, my current Book of Shadows looks very different, it’s all electronic. Modern witches are often busy witches, juggling career, family, and much more. While I’d love to have an Instagram-worthy Book of Shadows, it’s unrealistic for me. I don’t have the free time my 15 year old self did.

That doesn’t mean my Book of Shadows is any less special, it just requires a different approach. These tips will help.

1. Do What You Can

Each month is different. If one month you only add something small, so be it. You’ll add more other months. Lots of little small steps will turn into something truly magical over time.

2. Let Go Of Perfection

If you have a tendency towards perfectionism, remind yourself that done is better than perfect. You Book of Shadows is meant to show your growth. Allow it to be messy and a true reflection of the different phases of your life.

It doesn’t need to be perfect, it just needs to be authentic.

You can always have a working copy that allows you to record on the fly and then a more formal copy that has more care put into the presentation when you have time.

3. Make It Feel Special

4. Make It Part of Your Practice

Try making recording your rituals part of your practice. When done before, it can help you get focused and present before starting. When done after, it will allow you to take a moment to sink back into real life.

5. Find A Way To Organize That Works For You

Some of us are naturally born organizers (hello Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn). Even without those innate skills, I’d recommend finding a way to organize your Book of Shadows that works for you.

I personally use a contents page and do everything chronologically. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a ritual, spell, recipe, or whatever. After I’ve created it I update my contents page.

Other ways you could try are sorting by themes, using colour-coded sections, sticky tabs, or even separate books.

A good system can really help with perfection paralysis.

6. Include whatever YOU want

If you’re still not sure what to include in your Book of Shadows, ask yourself:

What are your intentions and desires for your magical practice?

What sort of psychic healing do you need right now?

What new rites or rituals are you yearning to learn?

What are the key tools you’re using?

What’s the best way to keep track of the resources you’re using?

7. Use Cheat Sheets And Other Done-For-You Resources

You don’t have to do everything yourself. There is a wealth of amazing resources on Esty and Pinterest. You can buy beautiful pages for ready-made correspondence charts, spells, journals and much more.

One resource I’ve put together a free guide The Modern Witch’s Book of Shadows Quick Reference Guide that includes 50 ideas to help you build your own as well as 8 bonus Workbooks for celebrating the Sabbats.

]]>https://ethony.com/my-top-7-book-of-shadows-tips/feed/0TRA TV And Podcast #9 Making the Tarot Work for You With Melissa Cynovahttps://ethony.com/tra-tv-and-podcast-9-making-the-tarot-work-for-you-with-melissa-cynova/
https://ethony.com/tra-tv-and-podcast-9-making-the-tarot-work-for-you-with-melissa-cynova/#respondThu, 27 Jun 2019 20:52:39 +0000https://ethony.com/?p=9997In this episode, I am joined by the incredible Melissa Cynova, author of Kitchen Table Tarot and Tarot Elements. We discuss stigma around practicing tarot, some of the myths around Tarot and why it's not true, plus so much more!

]]>Welcome back to another episode of the Tarot Readers Academy TV & Podcast. The incredible Melissa Cynova, author of Kitchen Table Tarot and Tarot Elements drops a lot of #TarotTruthBombs in this episode and talks about how to make the Tarot work for you.

The Tarot can be totally approachable and Melissa and I both agree that it is an invaluable tool to help you grow. So get your eyes and ears ready for a fun and down to earth chat about the tarot. Just a warning loves, there is some swearing in this episode, Melissa and I are both #swearbears.

We cover in this episode:

Busting some of the myths Melissa heard when she first starting working with the Tarot

How beginners can move past these myths – gatekeeping is very limiting – elitism

It’s now easier to understand things that were previously out of reach through modern technologies which give access to things that were previously unavailable

Still some stigma around practicing tarot including some superstitions:

Shuffling and cutting decks a certain

Buying your own tarot decks

Requiring a certain amount of training before you start reading

Wrap in silk and sleep with it under your pillow

Can’t read for yourself or you can only read for yourself

If you lose a card your deck is completely ruined

It’s mostly for women

Whatever is practical for you is that should be what your tarot practice is – whatever works for you

Tarot is a tool and can be used however the reader wants – saying someone’s usage is invalid because it doesn’t match yours is bullshit

Imprinting of peoples’ religious beliefs onto the tarot. It’s ok to have a spiritual practice, to use tarot in a sacred space and carry out ritualistic readings

That you can use the Tarot for business coaching, predictive tool, brainstorming tool

How to make the tarot more approachable and making it your own powerful working tool

The importance of learning the bones – core meaning to the tarot, a system, and a structure

Everyone sees the cards a little differently – find the deck that speaks to you

What daily practices to use to make the tarot more approachable – Research and read about individual cards and write about it in your journal

Need to know who you are and what you want from the cards

That the Tarot can be anything you want it to be

Why it is important to research, question and challenge what you think you know and what is presented to you.

]]>https://ethony.com/tra-tv-and-podcast-9-making-the-tarot-work-for-you-with-melissa-cynova/feed/0In this episode, I am joined by the incredible Melissa Cynova, author of Kitchen Table Tarot and Tarot Elements. We discuss stigma around practicing tarot, some of the myths around Tarot and why it's not true, plus so much more!
The Tarot can be totally approachable and Melissa and I both agree that it is an invaluable tool to help you grow. So get your eyes and ears ready for a fun and down to earth chat about the tarot. Just a warning loves, there is some swearing in this episode, Melissa and I are both #swearbears.
We cover in this episode:

* Busting some of the myths Melissa heard when she first starting working with the Tarot
* How beginners can move past these myths – gatekeeping is very limiting – elitism
* It’s now easier to understand things that were previously out of reach through modern technologies which give access to things that were previously unavailable
* Still some stigma around practicing tarot including some superstitions:

* Shuffling and cutting decks a certain
* Buying your own tarot decks
* Requiring a certain amount of training before you start reading
* Wrap in silk and sleep with it under your pillow
* Can’t read for yourself or you can only read for yourself
* If you lose a card your deck is completely ruined
* It’s mostly for women

* Whatever is practical for you is that should be what your tarot practice is – whatever works for you
* Tarot is a tool and can be used however the reader wants – saying someone’s usage is invalid because it doesn’t match yours is bullshit
* Imprinting of peoples’ religious beliefs onto the tarot. It’s ok to have a spiritual practice, to use tarot in a sacred space and carry out ritualistic readings
* That you can use the Tarot for business coaching, predictive tool, brainstorming tool
* How to make the tarot more approachable and making it your own powerful working tool
* The importance of learning the bones – core meaning to the tarot, a system, and a structure
* Everyone sees the cards a little differently – find the deck that speaks to you
* What daily practices to use to make the tarot more approachable – Research and read about individual cards and write about it in your journal
* Need to know who you are and what you want from the cards
* That the Tarot can be anything you want it to be
* Why it is important to research, question and challenge what you think you know and what is presented to you.

]]>In this episode of the Tarot Readers Academy TV and Podcast Sarah Chappell shares her experience with using the Tarot for Self Care and gets really real with her personal journey. It is an important conversation to have and Sarah is a wonderful example of putting your spiritual knowledge into practice.

]]>https://ethony.com/tra-tv-and-podcast-8-tarot-for-self-care-with-sarah-chappell/feed/0In this episode, I am joined by the wonderful Sarah Chappell. We discuss how the Tarot can be used to nurture & nourish yourself, where to start when using the tarot for self-care and more!
Sarah also has a free Tarot for self-care e-book for you all, just click that link to get your copy.
Are you ready? Let’s dig in.
Get ready to explore this and so much more in this episode:

* How the Tarot can be used to nurture & nourish yourself
* Exploring the core of self-care and the ability to trust yourself
* How to repack your own agency and become the person who is leading your life
* How self-care ultimately allows you to become a better person
* How to use tarot as a supportive practice for self-care with your clients
* Learn how the process of learning the cards can help you to map out the possibilities for your life
* How to set boundaries for self-care
* Incorporating small daily rituals reinforce that commitment to boundaries
* Why you shouldn’t read the cards in a predictive manner when someone is an anxious state
* Where to start when using the tarot for self-care, what are things you can work with and what are things you should avoid
* Tarot is not a magic fix-all for self-care and when is the right time for you to seek outside expert help, beyond the tarot.
* How herbalism is a really beautiful way to support yourself and others
* And other tarot gems.

]]>Ethony Dawnyes40:16Readers Studio 19 Recap & Magical Goodies Haulhttps://ethony.com/readers-studio-19-recap-magical-goodies-haul/
https://ethony.com/readers-studio-19-recap-magical-goodies-haul/#respondTue, 07 May 2019 15:35:03 +0000https://ethony.com/?p=9738Readers Studio 2019 was amazing. That pretty much sums up the incredible weekend that I had with some of the most fabulous tarot people in the world. Press play on the video for all of the overview of the event and a big walkthrough of all of the goodies I purchased and got gifted over the weekend. A Huge thank you to Ruth Ann and Wald Amberstone for the invitation to be on the mainstage this year and for hosting this wonderful event. I am already counting down the days until RS2020. Shops that I purchased items from: Carrie Paris...

]]>https://ethony.com/readers-studio-19-recap-magical-goodies-haul/feed/0Witches Give No Fucks – Stop Worrying What Anyone Else Thinks And Live Your Best Lifehttps://ethony.com/witches-give-no-fucks/
https://ethony.com/witches-give-no-fucks/#respondWed, 01 May 2019 16:16:33 +0000https://ethony.com/?p=9717As I’ve gotten more known in the Tarot community, more people see my content. And they have opinions. So many opinions. And some of them aren’t nice about it. I get emails criticizing me every day, comments on my videos and social posts. What I can say, is I honestly don’t care if some people don’t like me. I know I’m not for everyone. I’ve been told since I was young that I’m a lot and I choose to see that as a whole lotta awesome. I couldn’t be doing what I love and sharing my work on a large...

]]>As I’ve gotten more known in the Tarot community, more people see my content. And they have opinions. So many opinions. And some of them aren’t nice about it. I get emails criticizing me every day, comments on my videos and social posts.

What I can say, is I honestly don’t care if some people don’t like me. I know I’m not for everyone. I’ve been told since I was young that I’m a lot and I choose to see that as a whole lotta awesome.

I couldn’t be doing what I love and sharing my work on a large scale if I let the negative opinions get to me. For every negative comment I get, I receive many, many more positive ones. I choose to focus on those, rather than letting the negative ones get under my skin.

I practice daily not giving a fuck.

In some areas of life, it’s easier than others. It can be challenging in some of my personal relationships which require boundary setting and conscious effort. But, I think because I do it so confidently in my work, that permeates out into other areas of my life.

And it feels great.

If this is something that you struggle with, it’s the perfect month to join the Awakened Soul Coven Inner Circle. We’ll be working with the Goddess Hel with the theme Witches Give No Fucks.

Who Is Hel?

Hel is the Norse Goddess who rules the underworld, Helheim. She was born with her bones on the left side of her body exposed making her appearance seem strange to the other Gods. But, she was damn good at her job and she gave no fucks.

Hel’s appearance challenges us to see the duality of who we are inside, and the face we show the world. Do we wear a mask? Are we living the life we want or is it part of the character we have created?

Don’t surprised if when working with Hel, she pokes a bit of fun at you, especially where you have been taking things too seriously. As an impartial Goddess of destruction, her no bullshit methods may seem harsh but are likely the quickest path to where you are needing to go. She also rewards those who deserve it, so work with her earnestly and she’ll have some wonderful surprises up her sleeve too!

Here’s what we’ll be doing in the Coven this month as we work with her:

The Witches Workshop

It’s worth joining the Coven this month for the Witches Workshop alone.

We have a special guest, Ashley Stinson who is the creatress of Energy Archaeology™. This energy healing modality tells the story of your energetic lineage, past lives, ancestral patterns, and inherited trauma based on how the energy in your bones presents.

In the workshop, we’ll be focusing on the skull because when we give too many fucks (either egoically or subconsciously) we can block or slow down the flow in our cranial energetic pathway. When we allow these bones and the sutures (or skull joints) to flow as they were designed, then we can enjoy full expression of our Self.

Ashley will do a bone activation and attunement which awakens the pathways that we have been taught to ignore, and we can begin to feel things connect at a deeper level. We start to experience more guidance from our body and our deeper sources of wisdom.

She will also walk through the anatomy of the skull and explain the energetics of each bone and how this plays out practically in our life, especially with the theme of giving no fucks. We’re all familiar (either personally or as per of the collective consciousness) with stress headaches and tension and she will talk about the common places that we experience these types of headaches, and how they can be mitigated through opening up energy flow.

As a bonus, she’ll be including a group session recording which is a full 45 minute healing for the cranial energetic pathways.

The Full Moon Ritual

Our full moon this month is in Scorpio. Scorpio is about the deaths of the self – the ones that dim our light. When we care too much about what others think or over accommodates them at the cost of ourselves. It’s a perfect playground for our work with Hel.

In the Full Moon Ritual on the 20th of May, we’ll be Breaking Free, Fuck Free with an ice ritual.

Meditation Of The Month

In the meditation this month we’ll be doing a Norse funeral for all the fucks that we are ready to return to the earth. We’ll be meeting Hel who will help guide us to bury them and let them go so we can move forward to create more of what we want in the Full Moon Ritual.

The Community

As always we have an incredible community of non-dogmatic no-bullshit, no politics witches who support each other. It’s a safe place for exploring your journey into giving no fucks.

]]>https://ethony.com/witches-give-no-fucks/feed/0Is it OK To Take a Break from Your Tarot Practice?https://ethony.com/is-it-ok-to-take-a-break-from-your-tarot-practice/
https://ethony.com/is-it-ok-to-take-a-break-from-your-tarot-practice/#commentsTue, 23 Apr 2019 16:20:53 +0000https://ethony.com/?p=9699Taking a break from the Tarot can be important and sometimes you just need it. I also share tips on getting back into your Tarot practice when you feel ready.

]]>Like many tarot readers, I’m more than a little obsessed with the 78 cards. Tarot plays a huge role in my life. There aren’t many days that I don’t pick up my cards. Since I read the tarot for myself and for my clients, it’s not only a personal practice but also my profession. And, my home is bursting at the seams with tarot decks.

Still, there have been times during the twenty plus years of working with the cards that I’ve taken breaks. This may also happen to you too. You may find that there are times you don’t feel the pull to pick up your cards and work with them. It’s normal and totally fine.

Modern life is busy. There is nothing wrong with making sure that you are taking care of your responsibilities. Career, family, home, and the people that you care about (and rely on you) are important for living a good life.

You are going to get sick at some point. Or, you might be mentally or spiritually exhausted. Sometimes you just need a break.

While there are tarot practices that can assist with your healing, you should feel no shame if you don’t feel called to use them. Many of us don’t even realize that we are tapped dry until it’s too late. Give yourself the gift of deep rest and being gentle with yourself during these times, there is no need to pressure yourself to use tarot.

There are also times in life when you are inspired to work with something else for a while. That’s ok. Don’t let social media filters or other people opinions make you feel inadequate or like you aren’t being spiritual.

Spiritual Shaming Is Bullshit

People are always going to share the best of themselves and stuff that will get a lot of likes on their Instagram accounts. Pretty pictures and likes aren’t’ what makes you a spiritual person. Spiritual quotes on social media accounts aren’t what makes you a spiritual person. You choose your spiritual practice, however, it looks.

If you choose to work with a different cartomancy system like the Lenormand or Kipper cards, or you pick up the runes for a while, this all adds to your spiritual path and your knowledge about the world and yourself.

At the end of the day, you can bring your spirituality into anything you do (that’s really what’s important). It doesn’t have to fit anyone else’s mould.

Spiritually shaming someone is a shitty thing to do.

If anyone tries to make you feel bad about your current spiritual journey (whether it’s tarot, yoga, witchcraft, or anything else) isn’t worth your time or energy. That’s their shit, not yours. Leave them to their crappy vibes and move forward.

4 Ideas To Help You Get Back Into Tarot After A Break

When you feel you are ready to pick up the cards again it can be helpful to keep it simple and focus on one thing at a time. Here are some ideas for you.

1. Enjoy Your Collection

I love getting my decks out and looking through them once in a while. It is so nice to look through the cards (they are like miniature art galleries after all) and remember some of your favorite decks.

A lot of us are always on the lookout for a new deck but it is just as important to enjoy the ones you have and get reacquainted with old tarot friends.

2. New Tarot Deck Vibes

Working with a new Tarot deck, especially a deck that has different imagery than you are used to, can help jumpstart your intuition and spark learning of new aspects of the Tarot.

3. Find Your Fellow Tarot People

Go to an in-person Tarot meetup in your local city. There are Tarot meetups all over the world and meeting new people that love the tarot is a great way to make friends. It’s also great to talk about the Tarot with a group of people who are into it as much as you are.

4. Join a Tarot Social Media Challenge

There are Tarot social media challenges everywhere online. Instagram has great photo challenges. Youtube has awesome video challenges. There are tons in Facebook Groups.

If you do participate, remember to be gentle with yourself if you don’t complete the challenge or you miss a day or two. Remember give yourself grace, hot stuff!

Self Care And Boundaries are Pillars of Spiritual Practice

Both are just as important as working with your spiritual tools. You are enough. Your tarot practice is enough.

Your work with the Tarot will change and evolve as you do. You don’t have to use the cards every day. Having a break will allow for new experiences and a renewed perspective which only adds to your tarot practice.

Your decks will always be there for you to come back to if you take a break.

]]>https://ethony.com/is-it-ok-to-take-a-break-from-your-tarot-practice/feed/5TRA TV and Podcast #7 Trusting Your Gut and Tarot with Arwen Lynch Poehttps://ethony.com/tra-tv-and-podcast-7-trusting-your-gut-and-tarot-with-arwen-lynch-poe/
https://ethony.com/tra-tv-and-podcast-7-trusting-your-gut-and-tarot-with-arwen-lynch-poe/#commentsTue, 16 Apr 2019 17:14:44 +0000https://ethony.com/?p=9684In this episode, Arwen Lynch Poe and I discuss how to determine what is instinct and intuition vs fear or self-sabotage, how to interpret your gut hunches, and so much more!

]]>Welcome to another episode of the Tarot Readers Academy TV and Podcast. Arwen Lynch Poe joins me in this episode where we talk about trusting your gut when it comes to working with the tarot and why it is the best gauge for your tarot practice. So get comfy and let’s dive into this instalment of tarot goodness.

In this episode we touch on:

How to determine what is instinct and intuition vs a fear or self-sabotage

How to trust your gut – inner voice – our intuition

Learn how to distinguish between something that you should move forward on vs an unrealistic daydream

How to interpret your gut hunches (Pay attention)

What to say to beginner readers who are stuck in the fear of telling their clients what they saw in the cards (Be Authentic)

Have a little faith in your ability, in the message you’re getting, have a little faith in your delivery and in your talent as a reader

What would you recommend for people who are stepping into the Tarot world as a reader

Learn the foundation of Tarot and keep on learning

Choose a system you feel drawn to and learn that system

What are the tips for people who are struggling to step away from their own judgement when reading

Know your biases

You can check out Arwen’s course called Trust Your Gut Tarot:9-week online course if you want to dive deeper into this subject.

Professional Joy Seeker Arwen Lynch-Poe has been teaching writers how to use Tarot since 2009. She is the author of several decks including Practical Tarot Wisdom, Fairy Tale Lenormand, and Secrets of the Mystic Grove. Past-president of the American Tarot Association (2007-2014), Arwen enjoys educating as well as networking with others. Her own business, Tarot by Arwen, has been around since 1985 with her online professional presence launching in 1992. She is now the editor-in-chief and owner of The Cartomancer ( PLEASE USE CODE – ETHONYROCKS at the checkout for your bundle) a quarterly print and digital magazine. Her motto in life is “Seek joy, y’all.” Contact her by visiting www.tarotbyarwen.com

]]>https://ethony.com/tra-tv-and-podcast-7-trusting-your-gut-and-tarot-with-arwen-lynch-poe/feed/2In this episode, Arwen Lynch Poe and I discuss how to determine what is instinct and intuition vs fear or self-sabotage, how to interpret your gut hunches, and so much more!
In this episode we touch on:

How to determine what is instinct and intuition vs a fear or self-sabotage
How to trust your gut – inner voice – our intuition
Learn how to distinguish between something that you should move forward on vs an unrealistic daydream
How to interpret your gut hunches (Pay attention)
What to say to beginner readers who are stuck in the fear of telling their clients what they saw in the cards (Be Authentic)
Have a little faith in your ability, in the message you’re getting, have a little faith in your delivery and in your talent as a reader
What would you recommend for people who are stepping into the Tarot world as a reader
Learn the foundation of Tarot and keep on learning
Choose a system you feel drawn to and learn that system
What are the tips for people who are struggling to step away from their own judgement when reading
Know your biases

You can check out Arwen’s course called Trust Your Gut Tarot:9-week online course if you want to dive deeper into this subject.
Professional Joy Seeker Arwen Lynch-Poe has been teaching writers how to use Tarot since 2009. She is the author of several decks including Practical Tarot Wisdom, Fairy Tale Lenormand, and Secrets of the Mystic Grove. Past-president of the American Tarot Association (2007-2014), Arwen enjoys educating as well as networking with others. Her own business, Tarot by Arwen, has been around since 1985 with her online professional presence launching in 1992. She is now the editor-in-chief and owner of The Cartomancer ( PLEASE USE CODE – ETHONYROCKS at the checkout for your bundle) a quarterly print and digital magazine. Her motto in life is “Seek joy, y’all.” Contact her by visiting www.tarotbyarwen.com
Arwen’s Social Links
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TarotByArwen1/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tarotbyarwen/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tarotbyarwen/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP9-JQq9_Pvh5fYpyQluKCQ]]>Ethony Dawnyes47:01How To Make Your Book of Shadowshttps://ethony.com/how-to-make-your-book-of-shadows/
https://ethony.com/how-to-make-your-book-of-shadows/#commentsTue, 09 Apr 2019 16:52:09 +0000https://ethony.com/?p=9648Building your Book Of Shadows is an important rite of passage for any witch. Here are some tips to help the process feel less intimidating.

]]>Whether you’re new to the Witchy world or a seasoned Witch, building your Book Of Shadows is an important rite of passage.

The thing is, I’ve seen many switched on, initiated Witches get so daunted or overwhelmed by creating their Book Of Shadows, they keep putting it off (potentially forever).

But it doesn’t have to be that way.

Your Book Of Shadows doesn’t need to be complicated or a social media masterpiece. It doesn’t even have to be big, we’re not aiming for an encyclopedia (you can build up to that if that’s your thing). Just start off simple.

Think of Book of Shadows as a Wiccan book that holds all your essential wisdom, your to-do list and anything else that will help you be kickass at your craft. It’s a learning companion and sacred tool all rolled into one.

So forget about those Instagram-worthy ones you’re bound to see around and just focus on taking small, simple steps to build your personal Book of Shadows.

What Is A Book Of Shadows Anyway?

There is lots of conflicting advice and opinions out there about what a Book of Shadows is and should contain.

A Book of Shadows is your personal book of magic. It can contain your experiences with all your magical work (spells, rituals, divination, dream work etc).

Your Book of Shadows is not necessarily a Grimoire, which is more of a textbook which focuses on the how-tos for rituals, spells and potions, and isn’t about your spiritual journey. It’s also different from a Mirror Book which is more of a Witch’s Dear Diary where you record reflections on your dreams, Tarot readings, paranormal experiences, hot dates etc.

Some people, myself included, choose to combine all their magical and personal practices into one volume. Others prefer to keep them separate.

Do whatever works for you, hotpants.

The Modern Witch’s Book of Shadows

Today, just like Wicca itself, the Book of Shadows has adapted with the times to become a highly personal and ever-evolving journey of love – in many different formats and guises.

Digital devotees can use countless apps:

If you are artistic, try Canva if you want a drag and drop image editor.

Use Google Docs if you want a word processor that can link between different files and is accessible from anywhere.

Evernote is a journal program and has a lot of great functions like including video and audio recording, tagging, the ability to clip content from webpage to name a few.

If you are a writer who with a passion for sharing your learnings, you could start a blog or an Instagram account.

For those who want a physical Book of Shadows:

For the highly practical, a three-ringed binder will allow you to keep moving things around, easily adding or taking things away.

If you like things functional and simple, a lined notebook may be your thing.

For something a little more special try a beautiful leather or moleskin notebook (who doesn’t love the way they feel?)

I personally love sketchbooks from the art store. You can get different sizes and they have nice thick paper perfect for using ink pens, paints etc

Or, you may love a beautiful ready-made Book of Shadows that are available online or in specialty shops.

Suffer from Perfection Paralysis?

Many Modern Witches have a “down and dirty” Book of Shadows, which is a constant work in progress, along with a “pretty” version that feels more special and something that you feel comfortable to share with others (if you want to).

OK, So What Next?

So you’ve got your Book of Shadows format sorted out. What now? Go with your intuition. Act spontaneously and trust that what will unfold will be perfect for you.

All this and more can be recorded in your very own Book of Shadows creation.

Remember, there’s no right or wrong. Every Book of Shadows is going to be different. You have the freedom to imprint your heart and soul into your book. Treat it as your personal journal, something that will help you to work with Witchcraft in a way that will positively influence your life and the world around you.

A Sneak Peak into MY First Book of Shadows

Here’s my first Book of Shadows. I started this when I was 15 years old. It’s the first record of my magical craft. It allowed me to have a visual representation of the rituals performed and also it holds all the building blocks for writing my own spells.

I did a lot of detailed crafting for this one. I made my own paper from scratch. I collaged, I painted and sketched. It was a real labour of love.

I hope you enjoyed seeing into my first Book of Shadows.

I’ve also created a free resource to help you build your own Book of Shadows. It includes a 5-step guide plus over 50 ideas of what to include. I’ve also included 8 workbooks for celebrating the Sabbats which includes rituals, tarot spreads, recorded meditation and more!

]]>https://ethony.com/how-to-make-your-book-of-shadows/feed/1The Compassionate Witch, A Sneak Peak Into April’s Awakened Soul Covenhttps://ethony.com/the-compassionate-witch/
https://ethony.com/the-compassionate-witch/#commentsWed, 03 Apr 2019 11:41:51 +0000https://ethony.com/?p=9619Each month in the Awakened Soul Coven we work with a Goddess, exploring in a facet of them and bringing it into our life and practice of the craft. In April we are working with the Goddess Kuan Yin, the Chinese Buddhist Goddess of compassion, loving kindness, and mercy. The energy you put out in the world is important to your quality of life, the success of your spellcasting, and your impact on the world around you. Compassion has the power to heal and create peace – both in yourself and others. Kuan Yin is the omnipresent mother and extends...

]]>Each month in the Awakened Soul Coven we work with a Goddess, exploring in a facet of them and bringing it into our life and practice of the craft.

In April we are working with the Goddess Kuan Yin, the Chinese Buddhist Goddess of compassion, loving kindness, and mercy.

The energy you put out in the world is important to your quality of life, the success of your spellcasting, and your impact on the world around you. Compassion has the power to heal and create peace – both in yourself and others.

Kuan Yin is the omnipresent mother and extends her unconditional love to all beings, and teaches us how to embody those qualities.

Here’s how we are exploring Kuan Yin’s teachings of unconditional love in The Coven this month:

Making A Petition Of Forgiveness During The Full Moon Ritual

Our full moon this month is another Libra. Libra is about peace, harmony, and balance, perfect elements to complement working with Kuan Yin.

In the Full Moon Ritual on April 18th, we’ll be calling in Kuan Yin as we create a petition of forgiveness to break the cycle of anger, shame, and guilt with another.

Sometimes when we hold onto hurt, we find little, subtle ways to punish the person who hurt us. A situation like this is a good choice for performing this forgiveness ritual with. This will allow you to make the choice to act with mercy, rather than repeating the same pattern that creates negative karma.

You’ll receive a beautifully designed Full Moon Ritual Guide, prep infographic, and an image of Kuan Yin for your altar. For those who can’t make the live video call, it is recorded for replay.

Create A Space Clearing Fan During The Witch’s Workshop

One of the highlights of the month is the Witch’s Workshop. Every month we work on a new activity that will enhance your magical practice on a live video call.

In the Witch’s Workshop on April 8th, we are making a space clearing fan that you can use to help move your sage or sweet braid smoke through your space before rituals and as part of your regular energetic hygiene.

For those who can’t make the live video call, it is recorded for replay.

Practice Loving Kindness With A Guided Meditation

The meditation this month is the Buddhist Meditation of Loving Kindness. We’ll meet with Kuan Yin and have her guide us through this beautiful meditation that you can add to the end of any meditation to share the merits of your practice for the good of all beings.

The meditation is available for download so you can use it any time.

Participate In The Kindness Challenge

Each day in April we’ll be looking for a way to be kind to others without expecting anything in return. At the end of the month, we’ll create a combined list from everyone who participated so we can see all the good we’ve shared as a group. Included is a 30 day journal.

Connect with Amazing Witches From Around The World

Not only will you benefit from having access to myself, a high priestess with over 20 years experience, you’ll be able to access hundreds of years of collective practices from different cultures from the Coven members.

Our group of modern witches range from maiden to crone will encourage, empower, inspire, support, lend and share resources, cheer you on, give you space to share what’s happening with your life.

With membership, you’ll get access to the Awakened Soul Coven’s private Facebook Group.

]]>https://ethony.com/the-compassionate-witch/feed/2TRA TV & Podcast #6 Spiritual Biz Spotlight with Susan Ellis-Sallerhttps://ethony.com/tra-tv-podcast-6-spiritual-biz-spotlight-with-susan-ellis-saller/
https://ethony.com/tra-tv-podcast-6-spiritual-biz-spotlight-with-susan-ellis-saller/#commentsTue, 19 Mar 2019 15:55:43 +0000https://ethony.com/?p=9582In this episode, Susan Ellis-Saller and I discuss how to get started into a Tarot Business, how to use technology to grow your tarot business and much more!

]]>In this episode of the Tarot Readers Academy TV and Podcast, Susan Ellis-Saller stops by to shine a spotlight on setting up a spiritual business. We talk about the realities of what it takes to build strong foundations for a Tarot business both online and in person. So grab your favourite beverage and listen to some hot business tea with us.

We touch on these hot business topics.

How to get started into a Tarot Business

How to use various applications to build a website

How to use technology to grow your tarot business

How to roll with the market and with your own expectations

How t be authentic and how to safeguard your energy

Why it is a great idea sometimes to keep your day job! (it takes a while to build up your business)

Make something that’s going to last, build it up slowly.

What can you offer – experience, background, magic that nobody else can; what inspires you

How to be good members of the Tarot community and share each other’s work

What are some of the strong foundation’s people can focus in order to get started in setting up a Tarot business

Susan also has a fantastic course, Tarot, From Hobby to Business that is coming soon so sign up to her newsletter to be notified when it is live!

Susan Ellis-Saller is a tarot card slinging transformational life coach and spiritual business mentor. She helps her clients identify and get in touch with their true desires in life and then helps them create a game plan to achieve them. When Sue isn’t studying cards or mysticism, she’s laughing with her children, swinging on a pole, stretching, exploring the world with her husband, or trying to train her pups! Read more about Sue’s life and business here

]]>https://ethony.com/tra-tv-podcast-6-spiritual-biz-spotlight-with-susan-ellis-saller/feed/1In this episode, Susan Ellis-Saller and I discuss how to get started into a Tarot Business, how to use technology to grow your tarot business and much more!
* We touch on these hot business topics.
* How to get started into a Tarot Business
* How to use various applications to build a website
* How to use technology to grow your tarot business
* How to roll with the market and with your own expectations
* How t be authentic and how to safeguard your energy
* Why it is a great idea sometimes to keep your day job! (it takes a while to build up your business)
* Make something that’s going to last, build it up slowly.
* What can you offer – experience, background, magic that nobody else can; what inspires you
* How to be good members of the Tarot community and share each other’s work
* What are some of the strong foundation’s people can focus in order to get started in setting up a Tarot business
* Your business is a business and you need to treat it that way.
* and much more…

Don’t miss out on the amazing free resource from Susan – Tarot Business Startup Checklist.
Susan also has a fantastic course, Tarot, From Hobby to Business that is coming soon so sign up to her newsletter to be notified when it is live!
Susan Ellis-Saller is a tarot card slinging transformational life coach and spiritual business mentor. She helps her clients identify and get in touch with their true desires in life and then helps them create a game plan to achieve them. When Sue isn’t studying cards or mysticism, she’s laughing with her children, swinging on a pole, stretching, exploring the world with her husband, or trying to train her pups! Read more about Sue’s life and business here
Susan’s social links
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AngelBusinessBasics/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SusanEllisSaller/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sueellissaller/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sueellissaller]]>Ethony Dawnyes45:32Northwest Tarot Symposium Recap 2019https://ethony.com/northwest-tarot-symposium-recap-2019/
https://ethony.com/northwest-tarot-symposium-recap-2019/#commentsTue, 12 Mar 2019 16:39:58 +0000https://ethony.com/?p=9541Hi Tarot lovelies today I am going to recap my weekend in Portland for the Northwest Tarot Symposium 2019. I share a lot of what I purchased over the weekend on the video so if you are not into haul videos please click away now. I drove down, or should I say, Michelle drove us down, Thursday early in the morning to Portland. Michelle is my friend from EOChakra Products and Jillian is the creator of the Naked Heart Tarot. I love me a gals road trip. We managed to get to New Renaissance books on the way to the...

]]>Hi Tarot lovelies today I am going to recap my weekend in Portland for the Northwest Tarot Symposium 2019. I share a lot of what I purchased over the weekend on the video so if you are not into haul videos please click away now.

I drove down, or should I say, Michelle drove us down, Thursday early in the morning to Portland. Michelle is my friend from EOChakra Products and Jillian is the creator of the Naked Heart Tarot. I love me a gals road trip. We managed to get to New Renaissance books on the way to the hotel which is one of my top three must, stops in Portland.

Then we checked in and got ready for the annual pre-NWTS dinner at the Olive Garden. We descended on the Olive Garden for the second year in a row. Yes, they let us back. I wish to the Gods that places in the US would let you reserve your table, they do this in Canada too you have to wait for ages and it is just so annoying. I don’t get it, it saves no one time and you can always give peoples tables to walk-ins if they don’t show for their reservation it is just so infuriating. Dinner was awesome, so it was worth the wait but that is because of the company. They at least gave us a table to put our decks on that we wanted to sell and swap with each other as we do every meetup. Then it was time for bed.

Friday was a long day. If you are ever going to vend (which I thought was well worth it) know that Friday is the busiest and longest day. You have to get set up and then be there at your booth until 9 pm.

I did manage to get to a couple of booths to make some purchases. I got the Tarot of Brass and Steam and Ethereal Visions Tarot from the Tarot Garden.

Saturday I was unable to get out of bed until 2 pm, the spirit was willing the body was not having a bar of it! I am sorry about missing all of the people I missed on Saturday.

I did a lovely live talk with Amie Mouser on FB which was super fun. No shopping for me on Saturday it was a quiet purchasing day.

Sunday I was ready to speak and able to make the whole day. Thank you to Kayti from 78 Tarot for helping me set up. I had a great time sharing my experiences on Tarot Rituals and Sacred Space in Tarot Readings. After that, I got to do some last shopping at the Ravens Wing table, so glad they had a stall as I was unable to make it. I purchased crystals from Global Minerals and other goodies from Plum Deluxe teas. I was so lucky to speak to so many lovely people and connect with new and old friends.

Then we packed it all away and had another amazing dinner with some Tarot folks and then it was bed! No partying for me this year being miss sick and all.

We drove home Monday really early, unfortunately, had to miss the professional development day. We also missed going to Raven’s Wing which is one of my favourite shops in all of Portland as we left at 6 am.

A lot of my time at NWTS was spent at the table. My head was also really fuzzy too as I was on so much cold and flu medication that I would not have been able to take much in if I were to go to the talks so it was probably best for me to sit and socialise with people.

Thank you to everyone who came by and said hello, to the new and old friends at this event, you make it all worth going to. To Michelle and Jillian who helped make this weekend possible as I was so sick and they were so supportive and did not mind going to the Cheesecake Factory over and over again. We don’t have it in Canada and I love it.

Congratulations and thank you to the NWTS team for putting on a fantastic event.

Tuesday I got hit with one of the worst migraines I have ever had, a fever and told by the Dr I had bronchitis and needed to be in bed. I could barely move. Then I spent the next five days in bed fighting fevers and trying to heal. They at least went away Friday morning at like 3am.

So this is the personal part. I want to give a massive huge shout out to my son’s father and co-parent for being just great while I was sick. I am so lucky to have the friendship that I have with him and I am not sure what I would have done without him that week. Another big thank you to my sister Jaime who came and was my Dr on Friday and helped me with my son while I was stuck in bed. To my PA/AA Sammi for everything during the week.

I am so looking forward to NWTS in 2020 and I plan on being healthy and attending talks next year.

]]>https://ethony.com/northwest-tarot-symposium-recap-2019/feed/2TRA TV & Podcast #5 Conversations with The Devil With Jenna Matlinhttps://ethony.com/tra-tv-podcast-5-conversations-with-the-devil-with-jenna-matlin/
https://ethony.com/tra-tv-podcast-5-conversations-with-the-devil-with-jenna-matlin/#commentsWed, 27 Feb 2019 15:23:08 +0000https://ethony.com/?p=9522In this episode, Jenna Matlin and I discuss why The Devil card is an aspect of the inner saboteur, how we create rituals that reinforce our own negative self-talk and so much more!

]]>Join Jenna Matlin and I as she leads us through Conversations with The Devil: Identifying the voice of the inner critic and engaging in Tarot allies to cope. This was one of the most fascinating conversations I have ever had around The Devil card and it is a must listen to!

To get the most out of this podcast and episode download the incredible FREEBIE which Jenna created and follow along as we explore:

Why The Devil is one of the most complex and interesting cards of the Major Arcana.

How the Devil is traditionally the lord of temptation, the thing we can’t say no to.

How this Tarot card indicates that there are issues surrounding truth or fiction, self-control, and obsession.

Why The Devil card is an aspect of the inner saboteur and how we create rituals that reinforce our own negative self-talk.

How we can differentiate between the self-destructive negative inner dialogue and the intuitive hit of real warning

Recommendations for working with The Devil Tarot card

Why it’s important to have a counter-voice, an ally card, to help pull yourself out of the cycle of self-sabotage

How anxiety is a symptom of a deeper belief and shows up the moment which reaches out from our comfort zones

How to recognize when the inner saboteur is engaged.

How The Devil card can also be about reckless abandon and positive aspect and how to confront our inner saboteur and be a part of the physical world

How The Devil in love can signify that you need to spend some quality time on your relationship.

And so much more.

Did you get the FREE download that Jenna created for this episode? It has been designed to allow you to minimize The Devil’s more anxiety driven aspects and hot to use the tarot to locate and engage your Ally and protector. It is a powerful exercise and I can not recommend it enough.

]]>https://ethony.com/tra-tv-podcast-5-conversations-with-the-devil-with-jenna-matlin/feed/7In this episode, Jenna Matlin and I discuss why The Devil card is an aspect of the inner saboteur, how we create rituals that reinforce our own negative self-talk and so much more!
To get the most out of this podcast and episode download the incredible FREEBIE which Jenna created and follow along as we explore:

* Why The Devil is one of the most complex and interesting cards of the Major Arcana.
* How the Devil is traditionally the lord of temptation, the thing we can’t say no to.
* How this Tarot card indicates that there are issues surrounding truth or fiction, self-control, and obsession.
* Why The Devil card is an aspect of the inner saboteur and how we create rituals that reinforce our own negative self-talk.
* How we can differentiate between the self-destructive negative inner dialogue and the intuitive hit of real warning
* Recommendations for working with The Devil Tarot card
* Why it’s important to have a counter-voice, an ally card, to help pull yourself out of the cycle of self-sabotage
* How anxiety is a symptom of a deeper belief and shows up the moment which reaches out from our comfort zones
* How to recognize when the inner saboteur is engaged.
* How The Devil card can also be about reckless abandon and positive aspect and how to confront our inner saboteur and be a part of the physical world
* How The Devil in love can signify that you need to spend some quality time on your relationship.
* And so much more.

Did you get the FREE download that Jenna created for this episode? It has been designed to allow you to minimize The Devil’s more anxiety driven aspects and hot to use the tarot to locate and engage your Ally and protector. It is a powerful exercise and I can not recommend it enough.
Jenna has two amazing books that you can check out too. Have Tarot Will Travel and Have Tarot Will Party. Jenna is the clairvoyant engine behind the Queen of Wands Tarot and she basically will rock your world with her readings. She is available for readings both face to face and online.]]>Ethony Dawnyes49:30